Andy Warhol American, 1928-1987
Dollar Sign, Yellow (FS II.278), 1982
Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board
50.2 x 39.7 cm
19 19/25 x 15 63/100 in.
19 19/25 x 15 63/100 in.
Created in 1982, Dollar Sign, Yellow (FS II.278) is part of Andy Warhol’s striking Dollar Sign series, where he transforms the universally recognized symbol of money into a bold statement...
Created in 1982, Dollar Sign, Yellow (FS II.278) is part of Andy Warhol’s striking Dollar Sign series, where he transforms the universally recognized symbol of money into a bold statement on wealth, value, and pop culture. In this version, the bright yellow dollar sign stands out sharply against a contrasting background, rendered in Warhol’s signature silkscreen style with expressive brush-like detailing.
The choice of yellow—a color often associated with gold, energy, and caution—amplifies the artwork’s commentary on capitalism and society’s fixation on money. Warhol isolates the symbol, turning it into both subject and object, reflecting his belief that “business is the most fascinating kind of art.”
Dollar Sign, Yellow captures the essence of Warhol’s pop art philosophy: it’s simple, direct, and deeply rooted in the visual language of American consumerism, yet leaves space for irony and critical reflection.
The choice of yellow—a color often associated with gold, energy, and caution—amplifies the artwork’s commentary on capitalism and society’s fixation on money. Warhol isolates the symbol, turning it into both subject and object, reflecting his belief that “business is the most fascinating kind of art.”
Dollar Sign, Yellow captures the essence of Warhol’s pop art philosophy: it’s simple, direct, and deeply rooted in the visual language of American consumerism, yet leaves space for irony and critical reflection.